Very warm in and out of the water temperature at Honokohau today, but forecast to be overcast. With sea temperatures of 25 °C and a wind chill of 22 °C, most surfers will choose a shorty, boardshorts or a summer suit.

Honokohau sea water temperatures peak in the range 26 to 28°C (79 to 82°F) on around the 15th of September and are at their lowest on about the 14th of February, in the range 24 to 25°C (75 to 77°F). Year round warm sea water temperatures at Honokohau climb to their maximum in mid September. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. Honokohau sea water temperatures are always warm but dip to their lowest in mid February. You'll need a 2mm neoprene top or a shorty at dawn/dusk or if it's windy.